Roberto Mancini is emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Motta. He is said to be interested in the Juventus job, attracted by the prospect of a high-profile return to coaching with the club he supported as a child.
Mancini might be willing to consider a compromise: a four-month contract to manage Juventus for the remainder of the league season and the Club World Cup. This agreement could include an automatic renewal for the 2025-26 season if the team qualifies for the Champions League. This indicates that Juventus is looking for more than just a caretaker manager, setting Champions League qualification as a key condition.
However, Mancini is also keeping his options open for the summer, with other potential candidates like Antonio Conte (Napoli), Stefano Pioli (Al-Nassr), and Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta) also being considered by various clubs.